Abstract: A lighting device, comprising a light guide plate being housed in a casing with an opening and having one surface facing the opening, and a light source placed to face a side surface of the light guide plate, and emitting, from the one surface of the light guide plate, light emitted from the light source and entering the light guide plate through the side surface, comprising a frame body covering an edge of the one surface of the light guide plate from a side of the one surface, wherein the frame body has a rib facing at least a part of a side surface of the light guide plate, except for a side surface at a side proximal to the light source, and extending toward a bottom surface of the casing, and the rib is configured to be capable of being bent by pressing force from the light guide plate.

Abstract: An illuminator includes a (solid-state light source array) including a plurality of solid-state light sources, a light collecting system that collects light from the solid-state light source group at a predetermined light collection position, a collimator system disposed on the opposite side of the light collection position to the light collecting system and substantially parallelizing light from the light collecting system, and an integrator system that homogenizes the in-plane light intensity distribution of light from the collimator system. The illuminator further includes a transmissive diffusing unit that is disposed in the vicinity of the light collection position and transmits the light from the light collecting system while diffusing the light from the light collecting system.

Abstract: A lamp is provided. The lamp has one of a first connection portion and a second connection portion. Another one of the first connection portion and the second connection portion belongs to another lamp. The first connection portion has a first electrode set, the second connection portion has a second electrode set, and the first electrode set and the second electrode set contact each other when the lamp and the another lamp are stacked each other.

Abstract: An internal IR filter assembly for an illuminator has a lamp disposed within a reflector with a face plate. A spring-biased IR filter is shaped as a hollow sleeve telescopically disposed over the lamp. A fixed cylindrical pedestal has one end coupled to the face plate. A sliding cylindrical mount is coupled to the IR filter and telescopically disposed over the fixed pedestal. A gear drive is engaged to a driven gear or hub. A motor is coupled to the gear drive to selectively and reversibly rotate the gear drive. The driven gear is coupled to the sliding cylindrical mount of the IR filter to selectively and reversibly translate the IR filter with respect to the lamp. At least one rod is coupled to the driven gear to prevent the rotation of the driven gear. The rod is slidable within the illuminator but rotationally fixed relative to the illuminator.

Abstract: A light-emitting apparatus which is capable of, even when an environmental temperature changes, stably reducing collision noise, vibration noise, and so on generated when the light-emitting apparatus moves from a retracted position to a light-emitting position. A movable portion has a first stopper portion coming into abutment with a first elastic member when the movable portion moves from the retracted position to the light-emitting position, and a second stopper portion coming into abutment with a second elastic member with a higher elastic coefficient than the first elastic member when the movable portion moves from the retracted position to the light-emitting position. When the movable portion moves from the retracted position to the light-emitting position, the first stopper portion comes into abutment with the first elastic member, deforming the first elastic member by a predetermined amount, and then the second stopper portion comes into abutment with the second elastic member.

Abstract: The improvements include an illuminator for a gun comprising a manually manipulated and storable external IR filter with a plurality of radially directed circumferential tabs integrally extending from the frame to allow a manual torque to be applied to the frame to manually screw it into and out of the bezel in the field. A high g-force diaphragm shock mount for the lamp includes a receptacle which positions the longitudinal axis of the lamp on the optical axis of the reflector. The field serviceable lamp assembly is an integrated or modular and sealed unit. A field serviceable electronics module is accessed by removing the rear bezel. The illuminator handle includes a double locked latch lever. A T-Slot to Picatinny adapter allows a SureFire T-rail fitting of the handle to fit a conventional Picatinny rail.

Abstract: A table lamp and rotary joint thereof is disclosed. The table lamp including a base body, a lighting member and a frictional rotary joint connecting the lighting member to the base body is disclosed. The rotary joint includes a housing defining a cavity and a rotary portion defining a rotator. The rotator deforms elastically by means of defining a center hole and a slot extending parallel to the axis of the center hole through the rotator. Compressing the rotator into the cavity, the outer surface of the rotator mates tightly to the inner surface of the cavity. Then the rotator rotates frictionally in the cavity and the lighting member can maintain at a desired angle with respect to the housing.

Abstract: Provided is a bulb holder locking apparatus, comprising a fixing mount, a bulb holder, a spring and a ratchet mechanism comprising a ratchet bar having a plurality of ratchets, a pawl and a movable cam having a curve contour; wherein the bulb holder is flexibly connected to the fixing mount; the spring is connected to the fixing mount, so as to force the bulb holder to move downwards; the ratchet bar is connected to the bulb holder; the pawl is connected to the fixing mount and elastically contacted with the ratchet bar; the movable cam is slidingly connected to the ratchet bar and elastically contacted with the pawl; and the curve contour comprises a plurality of crests engaged with the pawls.

Abstract: The hair-removal device comprises a housing, a flashlamp arranged inside the housing, the housing having an opening through which electromagnetic energy originating from the flashlamp can be transmitted towards a skin surface. The housing comprises: a cavity adjacent to the flashlamp; at least one aeration orifice; and at least one mobile component in the housing, which can be displaced between a first so-called aeration position, in which said cavity communicates with said aeration orifice and a second so-called closed position, for which said cavity is closed in order to limit the light escaping from the opening. Said mobile component can be formed by a housing portion that can close the cavity except for the opening, by moving towards a complementary housing portion.

Abstract: An optical system includes a laser diode, a collimating lens and first and second housing parts. The first housing part retains the collimating lens therein. The second housing part engages the first housing part to retain the laser diode therebetween. The position of the laser diode is adjustable with respect to the collimating lens in X, Y and Z directions. One or more biasing members are interdisposed between the housing parts in the X direction, the Y direction, and/or the Z direction for biasing the laser diode relative to the collimating lens in the X direction, the Y direction and/or the Z direction. One or more securing members fixedly engage the first and second housing to one another and provide a compression force on the housing parts to maintain the relative position of the laser diode with respect to the collimating lens in the X, Y and Z directions.

Abstract: A lamp is provided. Generally, the lamp comprises light source means for providing illumination in a frontward direction, retainer means for applying a frontward-directed load to the light source, and housing means for mechanically supporting the light source means and the retainer means.

Abstract: An angle-adjustable aroma-diffusing night lamp system includes an electrical plug unit, a lamp socket unit, a collar coupled to a front coupling neck of the housing of the electrical plug unit and affixed to the housing of the lamp socket unit for allowing rotation of the lamp socket unit relative to the electrical lug unit within a predetermined angle, a spring-supported latch installed in the housing of the electrical plug unit to lock the electrical plug unit to the collar in one of a series of angular position, and a lampshade coupled to the lamp socket unit around the lamp bulb in the lamp socket unit and holding a fluid aroma substance for heating by the radiation heat from the lamp bulb into vapor.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes an input device and an illumination device. The illumination device includes a chassis, an illumination module and a positioning mechanism. The module is pivotally connected to the chassis to be rotatable between a closed and an open position. The positioning mechanism is use for respectively positioning the illumination module in the closed and the open position. An operating method of the illumination device includes the following steps. First, a push force is applied to the module in the closed position. Then the module rotates from the closed position to the open position. The module enters a light-on state as arrived in the open position for illuminating the input device. Next, another push force is applied to the module in the open position, so that the module rotates to the closed position. The module enters a light-off state as arrived in the closed position.

Abstract: An illumination lamp includes a mounting frame and at least a rotatable light-emitting module. The at least a rotatable light-emitting module includes at least one bracket with one end securely mounted on the mounting frame, a heat sink being pivotally connected with the other end of the at least one bracket, and a light source mounted on the heat sink.

Abstract: A reading light incorporates a light fitting containing a light source, a light main body and a spring. The cover of the light fitting includes an outer surface formed of a part of a spherical surface. The body of the light fitting is formed of a metal, and includes a back surface formed of another part of the spherical surface. The light main body includes a receiving/guiding portion that supports the outer surface. The receiving/guiding portion supports the light fitting so that the light fitting is rotatable, thereby enabling the direction of light emitted from the light fitting to be changed. The light fitting is fitted in the light main body by pressing the back surface using the spring. Either the receiving/guiding portion or cover is formed of a metal, and the other is formed of a resin.

Abstract: A lighting structure adapted to be disposed at an electronic apparatus is provided. The lighting structure includes a lighting module, a first elastic element, a latch, and a second elastic element. The lighting module has a light source and a stopper element. The first elastic element is connected to the lighting module. The latch has an interfering portion for blocking the stopper element and is capable of sliding in the electronic apparatus. The second elastic element is connected to the latch. When the latch is subjected to an external force and slides to deform the second elastic element, the stopper element disengages from the interfering portion, and the first elastic element rotates the lighting module, such that the lighting module is at a different position, and the light source is used to illuminate part of the electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A worklight with head mounted on a stand that uses a hands-free mounting system that enables the lamp head to be tilted in different fixed angles without manually loosening and tightening knobs and nuts. The mounting system includes at least one nut body mounted or attached on the surface of the lamp head. The nut body includes a central post with a threaded bore surrounded by a plurality of radially aligned beveled ribs. The ribs are aligned parallel to the nut's longitudinally axis and are equally spaced apart thereby forming a plurality of slots surrounding the post. The post is slightly shorter than the surrounding ribs. The slots on one side of the nut body are aligned with slots located on the opposite side of the nut body. The stand includes at least one support arm with a straight portion. The outside surface of the straight portion has a diameter sufficient so that the inside surface of the straight portion rests in the two slots located on opposite sides of the nut body.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lighting device that includes a housing and a heat sink assembly received within the housing. The heat sink assembly includes at least a first heat sink member and at least a second heat sink member. A printed circuit board having at least one LED provided thereon is mounted to both the first heat sink member and the second heat sink member. At least one biasing member biases an outer side of the first heat sink member and an outer side of the second heat sink member into contact with an inner side of the housing. Heat from the at least one LED is transferred through the heat sink assembly to the housing, where it is dissipated into the air.

Abstract: The light unit comprises a light source and a reflector. The light source is surrounded by an exterior pipe. Spring clips with a centering effect for the exterior bulb of the light source are anchored at the open end of the exterior pipe.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a base with a through hole defined therein, and a lighting apparatus. The lighting apparatus includes a bracket mounted to the base, a pivoting member pivotably attached to the bracket, a light fixed to the pivoting member, at least a resilient member arranged between the bracket and the pivoting member to restore the pivoting member, and a sliding member mounted to the bracket with a first end. A latch slot is defined in the pivoting member for receiving a second end of the sliding member, the pivoting member is driven by the at least a resilient member to pivot and the second end of the sliding member slide in the latch slot for achieving the pivoting member pivoting out or pivoting back through hole of the base.

Abstract: The planar lighting device includes a light guide plate including two symmetrical, inclined planes increasingly distanced from the light exit plane with the increasing distance from the light entrance planes toward the center, a curved portion joining the inclined planes, and scattering particles dispersed therein; light sources; a housing; a securing unit securing the light sources and light guide plate to keep their distance constant, and a sliding mechanism allowing the securing unit to slide. Distance between the light entrance planes, thicknesses at the light entrance planes and at the central curved portion, its radius of curvature and taper of the inclined planes are all held within respective given ranges as well as scattering particle diameter and density, light use efficiency and middle-high ratio of the brightness distribution.

Abstract: A hand-held laser pointer is disclosed that comprises a laser module that is isolated from unwanted hand tremor motions of the laser pointer housing. A passive inertial stabilizer is utilized for stabilizing the laser module to suppress laser dot jitter associated with hand tremor. To achieve the above object, a collimated laser diode module is mounted on a stage that is suspended by a low-friction gimbal that pivots with respect to the housing of the pointer on two intersecting and mutually perpendicular axes. The inertial stage is coupled to the housing via a spring and damper.

Abstract: An exemplary direct-type backlight module includes light sources, a frame, and a fixing member. Each light source includes a supporting strip and at least one light-emitting member provided with the supporting strip. The frame includes a bottom plate. The bottom plate includes elastic members. The fixing member is engaged with the elastic members thereby fixing the supporting strips of the light sources to the bottom plate of the frame. A liquid crystal display using the backlight module is also provided.

Abstract: A lamp adjustment assembly for a light fixture includes a socket platform having a base and hollow neck. A socket mounts to the base. The interior of the hollow neck includes at least three spaced-apart cam followers. A cam having spiral grooves includes a first portion that fits at least partially within the interior of the hollow neck. The cam followers mate with the grooves. An adjustment knob is coupled to a second portion of the cam and rotatably coupled to a socket housing that at least partially encloses the lamp adjustment assembly. Alignment wings extend from the base of the socket platform and are sized to fit within slots in the interior of the socket housing. The slots prevent the socket platform from rotating and limit the linear range of motion of the socket platform. A spring applies force to the base and the adjustment knob.

Abstract: A battery charger work light includes a housing defining an envelope and a charger circuit disposed in the housing. The charger circuit is operable to charge a rechargeable battery pack. A light is movably mounted to the housing. The light is movable between an extended position outside of the envelope and a storage position inside of the envelope.

Abstract: A mechanical shunt for use in a socket of a string of lights resides in an otherwise typical lamp of a string of lights. The present shunt is a horizontal spring held in position by a shunt holder between the two conducting terminals on the interior walls of the socket so that the lateral ends of the shunt contact the terminals when the base is removed. When the base is inserted, a depending prong on the bottom of the base presses the shunt into a V-shaped surface formed in the shunt holder to pivot the lateral ends away from the terminals and allow current to flow through the Dumet wires to the filament.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus that facilitates the efficient arrangement of a Christmas light display and the efficient removal of that display. The invention accomplishes this through the use of a sliding rod and a multitude of alternating hanger members. The rod and hangers are slidingly attached to each other allowing the positioning of light strands around a columnar article in a knitting arrangement. Accordingly, when removal of the display is desired, an end restraint is removed and the rod is pulled out of the display by sliding through the hangers. The result, therefore, is that the hangers and their attached light strands fall freely from the columnar article.

Abstract: A light assembly including a socket, a housing, and a mounting member. The socket is connected to the mounting member, which is pivotably secured to the housing and constructed to allow rotation of the socket, and thereby a lighting element engaged with the housing, relative to the housing.

Abstract: A bulb holder which comprises a bulb socket and a housing, a ring member formed of a resilient material, the ring member having first and second ends biased away from each other to a position where the first and second ends are spaced apart, the ends being movable towards each other to thereby diminish the size of the ring, and first and second arms interconnecting the ring member and the socket housing. The bulb holder permits circulation of air throughout a transparent tube in which the bulb is mounted.

Abstract: A lighting assembly includes a bezel, a housing coupled to the bezel, the housing having a pivot point provided on a first surface, a lamp provided between the housing and the bezel, and a biasing member configured to bias the lamp against the bezel. The biasing member engages the housing at the pivot point, and the lamp pivots relative to the housing about the pivot point.

Abstract: A vehicle light emitting device including a light emitting element, a primary reflector, and a secondary reflector. A reflecting surface of the primary reflector has a shape of a substantially dome-shaped body of revolution formed by rotating about the optical axis Ax an ellipse E which has a primary focal point F1 which is a point near the light emitting element and a secondary focal point F2 which is a point near the reflecting surface. The primary reflector includes a belt-shaped region, which straddles a ring-shaped locus of the secondary focal point F2 and is configured as a light translucent portion, whereby reflected light from the primary reflector is caused to temporarily converge on the secondary focal point F2 in each cross-section of the body of revolution including the optical axis Ax and is thereafter caused to be incident on the secondary reflector as a diffused light.

Abstract: An adjustable lighting fixture has a moveable housing. A first housing has a first opening and a second opening. A second housing is adapted to movably engage the first housing. A resilient member is connected to the second housing and adapted to be received by one of the first and second openings in the first housing. The first opening corresponds to a contracted position of the lighting fixture and the second opening corresponds to an expanded position of the lighting fixture. A lamp disposed in the lighting fixture has a longitudinal axis that is substantially perpendicular to a direction of movement of the first and second housings.

Abstract: A lamp and illumination optics assembly interface includes an illumination optics mount having a plurality of datum features formed thereon, and a lamp, wherein the lamp is configured to be substantially directly coupled to the illumination optics housing.

Abstract: A kit for a front and/or rear light bar, for providing auxiliary illumination for a vehicle in the forward and/or rearward direction. The light bar typically includes several high intensity flood lights and two infrared illuminator modules, i.e. infrared lights. A switch box is provided for placing in the cabin of the vehicle for turning on and off the lights. A light bar, typically a front light bar, can be provided with strobe lights in place of some of the flood lights. A shield is provided as part of a front light bar to protect the lights when not in use, and to keep the lights from striking the front of the vehicle.

Abstract: A backlight of a liquid crystal display device includes lamps and a conductive board. Each lamp has electrodes, one of which is contacted and retained by a contact terminal on the conductive board. The contact terminals are electrically connected by the conductive board. A bent part located in the conductive board is disposed between adjacent contact terminals such that when heat from the lamps absorbed by the conductive board expands the conductive board, the bent part is resiliently deformed to maintain the distance between the lamps.

Abstract: An exemplary backlight module (1) includes a light guide plate (14), an optical sheet assembly (12), and a frame (10). The frame accommodates the light guide plate and the optical sheet assembly. The light guide plate includes a light emitting surface (144). The optical sheet assembly is disposed on the light emitting surface of the light guide plate. The frame includes a plurality of spring members (105) elastically pressing at least one edge portion of the optical sheet assembly toward the light emitting surface of the light guide plate.

Abstract: A lamp module mounted on a housing is provided. The lamp module includes a lamp and a lamp sleeve. The plane perpendicular to an optical of the lamp has an x-axis direction and a y-axis direction mutually perpendicular to each other. The lamp is mounted within the lamp sleeve, and a positioning piece is formed at one end of the lamp sleeve for mounting the lamp sleeve on the housing. The positioning piece at least includes a first surface and a second surface respectively parallel to the x-axis direction and the y-axis direction. At least one of the first surface and the second surface is equipped with an adjustable apparatus for adjusting the alignment of the lamp by moving the positioning piece along the direction(s) of the x-axis or/and the y-axis. The adjustable apparatus comprises a positioning component, a fastener and an elastic component.

Abstract: A lamp fixation system for fixing an electric lamp in a reflector housing in an efficient and effective way. The lamp is positioned in a predetermined position to ensure a reliable electrical power supply. The predetermined position is effected via a cap of the electric lamp which is clamped in a hole in the reflector housing. The cap is provided with spring means for pushing against a surface at the inner wall of the hole in the reflector housing. The spring means comprises a first electrical contact for abutting against an electrical contact in the surface to ensure reliable electric power.

Abstract: A decorative lamp that includes a base and a poseable stem that extends from the base. A spring is connected with respect to an end of the poseable stem opposite the base and a wire is routed through the poseable stem and through the spring and into a socket positioned at an end of the spring opposite the poseable stem. A vibrator may be positioned on the decorative lamp to impart a motion to the socket.

Abstract: An adjustable lighting fixture has a moveable housing. A first housing has a first opening and a second opening. A second housing is adapted to movably engage the first housing. A resilient member is connected to the second housing and adapted to be received by one of the first and second openings in the first housing. The first opening corresponds to a contracted position of the lighting fixture and the second opening corresponds to an expanded position of the lighting fixture. A lamp disposed in the lighting fixture has a longitudinal axis that is substantially perpendicular to a direction of movement of the first and second housings.

Abstract: A light source assembly configured for installation into a reflector assembly including a reflector, the reflecting assembly having a datum structure includes lamp having an emitting portion for emitting light, and a header supporting the lamp and defining a plurality of datum surfaces for engaging corresponding datums that are defined by the datum structure, the datum surfaces are disposed and arranged to assure proper alignment of the emitting portion relative to the reflector.

Abstract: A reflector assembly includes a reflector in which a reflector opening is defined therein. The reflector assembly has a datum structure having a plurality of a datum surfaces coupled to the reflector opening. The datum structure is configured to align a lamp with respect to a focal point of the reflector.

Abstract: A lighting system is provided including an illumination member, a housing and a resilient element. The illumination member has an electricity conductive portion and a light-emitting portion. The housing defines a chamber for receiving therein the illumination member and includes a socket portion adapted for engaging the electricity conductive portion of the illumination member. The resilient element establishes a contact between the illumination member and the housing for biasing the electricity conductive portion against the socket portion. In a variant, the housing has a light receiving portion defining the chamber and a passageway to the chamber. The housing includes a cap adapted to be removably connected to the light receiving portion for sealing the passageway. In this variant, the illumination member includes a handle portion enabling the removal of the illumination member from the chamber through the passageway.

Abstract: An automotive headlamp shield may be formed with a self-locating mount. The housing contains a mounting receptacle with three closed sides, an open side, a substantially solid bottom with a laterally extending slot and a top containing an opening. One sub-assembly has a planar surface with an aperture, a solid rear wall and a depending side wall. When assembled, the depending sidewall fits into the slot and protrudes therefrom. Another sub-assembly has an upper surface and four walls including a front wall, a back wall and two sides. A compressible planar latch is associated with the upper surface and a first spring is associated with a side and a second spring is associated with the back. The second sub-assembly is hollow and the springs and the compressible latch are formed from the upper surface and respective sides. The structure is light weight and easy to manipulate.

Abstract: Vehicle headlight including a light emitting unit for emitting a light, an operating member joined with the light emitting unit, the operating member fitted with a magnet, a coil in the vicinity of the operating member for generating a magnetic field, and a housing for holding the operating member and the coil therein, thereby permitting selective lighting of a high beam for regular running at night or a low beam required in crossing an opposite vehicle by using a single light emitting unit and a simple structure.

Abstract: A shunt element contacting structure for decorative lamp holder mainly includes two contacting plates correspondingly fixed to an inner wall surface of a decorative lamp holder and each having an inward projected elastic portion, and a holding member radially inward extended from the inner wall surface of the lamp holder to hold a shunt element thereto. When a decorative lamp is inserted into the lamp holder with two leads in contact with the two contacting plates, the two elastic portions are also radially outward pushed by a lower portion of the decorative lamp to disengage from two ends of the shunt element on the holding member. And, when the decorative lamp is removed from the lamp holder, the elastic portions of the contacting plates resume to their radially inward projected positions to contact with two ends of the shunt element to thereby provide a shunt path.

Abstract: A joint (52) for connecting arm portions (40, 42) of a ceiling or wall mounted support system includes housing members (60,62) with an annular bearing (64) interposed between opposed surfaces (82,84) thereof. The housing members are clamped together on an axle (98) such that a braking force generated between the bearing and the housing member surfaces opposes rotation of one arm portion relative to the other. A variable braking force is generated between the bearing and surfaces (206) of the housing members which are generally perpendicular to the opposed surfaces (82,84). The variable braking force is generated by a spring (182) and is greatest when the arm supporting a piece of equipment (24, 26, 28, 56) is at its lowest point, relative to the horizontal. This overcomes the increased forces in the spring which otherwise tend to cause the arm portion (42) to drift upward.

Abstract: Lantern Support Post with an upper support post, a lower support post, a friction sleeve and a ground stake tube. The upper support post is rigid and tubular and has a centrally located slit at the top. The lower support post is rigid and tubular and has a reduced connection portion at its top that slidably engages with the bottom of the upper support tube. The support stake is rigid and capable of being driven into the ground. The top of the support stake is capable of slidably inserting into the bottom of the lower support tube. The friction sleeve is capable of sliding onto the upper support post so that it can be adjusted to support the bottom lip of a standard camping lantern. A preferred embodiment includes the ground stake tube includes a top cap made of high impact plastic such as nylon or ABS.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a hand-held flashlight that is telescopically extendable along a concentric axis. The flashlight having a transparent portion which allows light to radiate out of the flashlight in a 360-degree sector when in the extended configuration. The flashlight having an exhaust unit for equalizing pressure between an interior and exterior of the flashlight.

Abstract: A winding apparatus (23) having a guiding means (25) by means of which a drawing material (32) can be led onto a cylindrical drum surface (37) of a reel (24) rotatable about its axis (26) relative to the guiding means (25) and said drawing material can be taken up onto said drum surface (37), is used for instance for adjusting the height of a suspended luminaire. In order to optically advantageously configure the connection of this winding apparatus (23) to the drawing material (32), the axis (26) of the reel (24) is oriented in the direction in which the drawing material (32) runs on entering the winding apparatus (23).